https://youtu.be/pfO-6AAd-Qw In-Person Worship Resumes on Welcome Back Sunday, September 12 at 10 am! We are thrilled to return to in-person worship here at FCC! It has been…… Read more “Welcome Back Sunday!”
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Church Mission Statement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDYQoeXcbzY Confident in God’s love,revealed to us in Jesus Christ,we, the First Congregational Church in Melrose, United Church of Christ,journey in Christian community to seek God’s presence…… Read more “Church Mission Statement”
Concert Link: https://youtu.be/IGYjzn55qb4 Join us on Wednesday, April 7th, at 7:30pm for a classical music concert featuring the Buswell-Ou duo, guitarist Andy Robinson, the Melrose FCC Handbell… Read more
In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)
When we began our move to in-person worship this fall, we committed to evaluating this in late November. After much discussion among our Deacons of Worship, Senior Deacons,…… Read more “In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)”
View each of our worship services here:
If you wish to view our worship services and are not sure how to get to a specific service, we now have them listed out, with the…… Read more “View each of our worship services here:”
Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship
Join us after worship on Sunday at 11 am for our Virtual Coffee Hour! If you didn’t receive an invitation by email and wish to join next week, please click…… Read more “Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship”
Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused
The next 1-2 years will be very challenging for many in our church and the broader community due to the economy and Covid-19. We have an opening…… Read more “Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused”
In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder
5/19/2020 In order to avoid confusion, please know that First Congregational Church will continue our virtual Sunday worship services despite Governor Baker’s announcement this week that houses…… Read more “In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder”
3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship
March 25, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, This is to let you know that we are extending cancellation of Sunday worship services and all other church activities…… Read more “3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship”
Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice
3/13/2020 Dear Members and Friends, I am writing to share with you the decision that has been made to cancel Sunday worship services and all other church…… Read more “Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice”
Reasons to Celebrate Halloween
“Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” You don’t see many of those signs up for Halloween. That’s because it isn’t a Christian holiday. So why are…… Read more “Reasons to Celebrate Halloween”
An Insider’s Tip
Have you ever heard of “insider trading?” This is when someone has “inside” knowledge about a company that will significantly change the status of that company and…… Read more “An Insider’s Tip”
From the Eyes Up
At a recent Melrose Interfaith Clergy Association meeting, I was reminded of just how many clergy in Melrose are relatively new to their pulpits. Several began in…… Read more “From the Eyes Up”
A Great Decision
This year marks the first year that Melrose will be celebrating Indigenous People’s Day instead of Columbus Day. More and more communities, and even some entire states,…… Read more “A Great Decision”
Religious Exemption
Good news: There has been an enormous uptick in Americans who are actively religious. Bad news: It’s all a sham. Since the Covid 19 vaccine is becoming…… Read more “Religious Exemption”
